Embody Peace and Love®: 2013

Art © Robert Doanaghey

Dreams become realities.

Dream of a peaceful world.

A world of love, respect, courtesy, tolerance, sharing, giving, hugs, smiles, and joy–
joy for the gift of life.

It can and will happen.

We make progress towards that reality every day with our thoughts and actions of peace and love.

We are all one: one life, one earth, one universe, one Creation.

Adopt the philosophy of Namaste’ towards everyone around you.

Namaste’: The Spirit within me recognizes and honors the Spirit within you.

Namaste’, friends.

Dear Friends,

May you have a peaceful, loving, and joyful holiday season.
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!
Be happy, and thankful for the gift of life.

Blessings of peace and love to you and yours, Thomas

To your enemy, forgiveness.

To an opponent, tolerance.

To a friend, your heart.

To a customer, service.

To all, charity.

To every child, a good example.

To yourself, respect.

~ Oren Arnold

Every sunset is a reminder to be thankful.

Every night is a chance to reflect.

Every morning is a chance to make amends.

what footprints shall I leave behind?
compare me not to
Buddha’s knowledge
Confucius’ patience
Da Vinci’s prodigiousness
Gandhi’s simplicity
Jesus’ purity
Longfellow’s prose
Michelangelo’s artistry
Mother Teresa’s love
Shakespeare’s drama
Thoreau’s enlightenment
yet, I drink the water that quenched their thirst
and, breathe the air that gave them life
and, laid footfall on the dust of this earth
yet, on a path uniquely my own.

©2009 - 2013 Thomas Hillman, Mere Words Evoke, poetic expressions http://bit.ly/15XhBLp

if your eyes are looking for beauty in the world,
first look at your own soul.

if your ears long for a delightful sound,
listen to the beat of your own heart.

if your heart is searching for hope,
start first with belief in yourself.

©2009 - 2013 Thomas Hillman, Mere Words Evoke, poetic expressions http://bit.ly/15XhBLp

Give a little of yourself to those around you, or to a perfect stranger. There are endless ways of giving a little surprise to someone that will totally make their day. Make someone’s day, and you’ll be surprised at what you receive in return.

Remember, every act of kindness—no matter how small—makes our world a better place for us all—and that’s what it’s all about.